Powerlink founder started new career late in life

11:11 PM,
Apr. 26, 2014

Link Howard III is the founder and CEO of Powerlink in Detroit.

Written by

Frank Witsil
Detroit Free Press Business Writer

Link Howard III, the founder and CEO of Powerlink in Detroit, was in his early 50s, when, instead of looking to retirement, he was preparing to start a new career.

A Detroit native, Howard graduated from Detroit Northwestern High School, enlisted in the Air Force, spent a long career as the equal employment opportunity manager for Air National Guard civilian employees, and worked in the private sector for an auto supplier.

But when he saw an opportunity to start his own business, he took it. ...